Stipe Miocic rates Alex Pereira’s chances of winning a third UFC title at heavyweight
Stipe Miocic thinks Alex Pereira has what it takes to make history. ‘Poatan’ is still chasing a third divisional title in the UFC after falling short of that accolade on the White House lawn this past June. Pereira was knocked out by Ciryl Gane to miss out on becoming the first-ever triple champion in MMA’s leading promotion, but the Brazilian fan favorite is not giving up hope of claiming the heavyweight crown. And ahead of his second appearance in the division, one of the greatest to ever grace the weight class is tipping Pereira for success. Pereira was not granted an immediate rematch with Gane, who will instead defend his undisputed crown against Josh Hokit at UFC 334 following Tom Aspinall’s title vacation. The following month, the promotion’s 2026 schedule will conclude with UFC 335, featuring Pereira’s clash with heavyweight knockout artist Sergei Pavlovich. Among those…